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Story: Gulls, terns and skuas

Black-backed gull raiding a nest

Black-backed gulls are opportunistic feeders, and unprotected chicks from a nearby red-billed gull colony are easy prey. The parents’ noisy resistance does not intimidate the marauders.

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Gerard Hutching. 'Gulls, terns and skuas', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 24-Sep-11
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